Flight Leg 5 - YTTI to YGIB

[Andrew Godden]

Allow me to get in first on this one.

It is another early departure, similar to Flight Leg 1, so if necessary, make adjustments to your departure time.

YGIB is the most difficult destination and it was designed to be a challenge. Depending on the FS version and scenery you are using, YGIB may be nothing more than a wind sock and ramp parking area at the western end of the airfield - the runway surface could look just like the surrounding terrain. If people feel this is unrealistic, I apologise, but there are airfields like this all over the Australian outback.

This was chosen specifically for an NDB approach or a very short downwind leg on the circuit. The use of GPS, as an alternative, can help. See the YGIB Aerodrome and Procedures Charts at:

www.airservices.gov.au/publications/current/dap/GIBAD01-101.pdf

www.airservices.gov.au/publications/current/dap/GIBNB01-101.pdf

I will understand differing perspectives on the suitability of YGIB for the GAAR and will accept any observations or comments, both positive and negative.

[Ed Burke]

Good one Andrew. As you say Gibb River is typical of many strips all over the country and I hope you have dialled in some weather !!!.

I would suggest to all pilots that for this leg, and indeed for most bush flying, set the "Terrain texture size" on maximum, ie "High". (Alt+O+E+D) This will give a good contrast between dirt strips and the surrounding terrain. A low setting means big pixel sizes and things take on a rather 'morning after' appearance. Proppy will understand.

Ed

[robbie12]

:)Hi Andrew, my version of FSX showed no problems on the state of the field at Gibb, not so easy approaching Derby, visibilty 15nm, overcast and showering, nice long strip made finals reasonably simple, thanks for a most interesting rally, robbie12